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Volunteer for the Cuban American Bar Association 5K Run on June 2, 2012!

The Cuban American Bar Association (CABA) is hosting a 5k run on June 2, 2012 at Tropical Park from 7:00 am – 12:00 pm to raise funds for their pro bono project. They expect a big turnout. The event will be attended by attorneys, judges and other members of the legal community. CABA needs volunteers […]

Become an OLPCorps Volunteer

OLPCorps is OLPC’s official field volunteer program. It is a worldwide community dedicated to transforming education for children who have had little or no access to modern information technology. OLPCorps gives young people the opportunity to contribute their minds, bodies, time and skills to delivering better education for children living in some of the world’s […]

The City of Chicago Department of Law Announces its Externship and Post-Graduate Fellowship Programs for the Fall 2012

The City of Chicago Department of Law officially announces its formal externship and post-graduate fellowship programs beginning this Fall 2012. A description of the Externship Program can be found on the website under: Careers; What We Do; and Externship Program. A description of the Post-Graduate Fellowship Program can also be found on the website under […]

This Week at the CDO (Week of April 23, 2012)

Tuesday, April 24: Last day of classes – Congratulations on the completion of the spring 2012 semester and the 2011-2012 academic year! Congratulations to the graduating class of 2012! Friday, April 27: Final Exams Begin – Good luck with finals! Information about Reading Period, Finals and Summer Break – The Career Development Office will remain […]

2012 Program of Advanced Studies on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law

For those of you interested in an intensive three-week summer program in Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, please think about the WCL Academy on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law’s Program, taking place at American University from May 28 – June 15, 2012.  The Academy brings together world-renowned faculty to teach courses in both English and […]

The Center for Economic and Social Rights Seeks Graduate Level Research Intern for Summer 2012

The Center for Economic and Social Rights (CESR) is now seeking a dynamic graduate-level research intern to assist the organization in its research projects through the summer of 2012. Applications will be received until May 10, 2012. Formed in 1993, the Center for Economic and Social Rights (CESR) is an international NGO that works for […]

Attend the HOPE Post-Graduate Fellowship Information Session on April 24, 2012

Interested in a post-graduate fellowship? Attend the informational session on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 12:30 p.m. in Room F-108. Speakers will present information on Skadden, Equal Justice Works, Open Society Institute, Legal Corps and more. Lunch will be served. RSVP to UMHope.

The National LGBT Bar Association is Now Accepting Submissions for the Michael Greenberg Writing Competition, the International Association of LGBT Judges Student Writing Competition and the Student Leadership Award

The National LGBT Bar Association is a national association of lawyers, judges and other legal professionals, law students, activists and affiliated LGBT legal organizations. The Association promotes justice in and through the legal profession for the LGBT community in all its diversity. The National LGBT Bar Association is now accepting submissions for the Michael Greenberg […]

ASECA Alumni Securities Law Writing Competition –Deadline is November 16, 2012

1st Place $,5000 2nd Place $3,000 3rd Place $2,000 Topic: Any subject in the field of Securities Law Eligibility: Students enrolled in any accredited law school in theUnited States, with expected graduation date in 2013 or later. Unpublished papers, papers published in any law journal or other publication during calendar year 2012, and papers scheduled […]

HOPE Public Interest News for Week of April 16, 2012

Please read below for upcoming events on campus, opportunities in the community, and other announcements. Events on Campus:  Monday, April 16th, Pro Bono Clinic for Nonprofits, 5:30 – 8:30 pm: Miami area attorneys are coming together to provide free legal consultations to area nonprofit organizations. Students have the opportunity to shadow participating attorneys during the […]